1. past tense of misbegin; to begin badly or incorrectly
Usage: archaic or literary; rarely used in modern English

Examples

• The project misbegan when the team failed to clarify the requirements.
• Their relationship misbegan with a misunderstanding that was never fully resolved.
• The speech misbegan with an awkward joke that fell flat.
• The expedition misbegan due to poor planning and inadequate supplies.